Vu Vibe QLED TV With Integrated Soundbar Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Vu Vibe QLED TV was unveiled in India on July 30. The smart television is claimed to be the first one in the world to come with an integrated soundbar that is said to improve the voice clarity of the content being viewed. The newly launched TV also comes in four display sizes with QLED IPS panels which offer 400nits of peak brightness level.

Norah O’Donnell to Step Down as Anchor of ‘CBS Evening News’

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WhatsApp for Windows Security Flaw Allows Executing Python, PHP Files Without Warning: Report

WhatsApp for Windows reportedly has a vulnerability that can be exploited by bad actors. The security flaw exploits executable files of Python and PHP for which the app does not send a warning, claimed the report. As a result, an unsuspecting user might accidentally save and run the file, allowing the attacker to deploy the payload.

Samsung May Reportedly Roll Out Android 15-Based One UI 7.0 Beta in August: Expected Features, Availability

Samsung is expected to roll out the One UI 7.0 Beta update based on Android 15 in August, according to a report. The update was previously tipped to be introduced on July 29, but that did not happen due to reported delays. It is now speculated to arrive next month, bringing new features and system-wide improvements to Samsung smartphones, including the flagship Galaxy...

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Tipped to Pack More RAM Than Galaxy S24 Ultra

Samsung Galaxy S25 series with three entries — Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, and Galaxy S25 Ultra —is expected to go official in or around January next year. All the leaks so far point to the flagship phones packing very few upgrades over their predecessors. Most recently, a prominent tipster claimed that the Galaxy S5 Ultra will pack more RAM than the previous model. ...

Bitcoin Value Drops as the US Moves Silk Road-Related Tokens, Altcoins Reflect Mixed Prices

The overall crypto market cap dipped by nearly one percent in the last 24 hours. Bitcoin and Ether, both registered losses on Thursday, July 31. Cardano and Dogecoin joined BTC and ETH on the loss-making side of the crypto charts. Only a handful of cryptocurrencies registered profits.

HMD's Barbie Flip Phone Confirmed to Launch on August 28

HMD is all set to launch a Barbie-branded phone in August. The Finnish brand, via X, has confirmed the arrival of the new handset. The HMD Barbie is a flip phone and it will flaunt the iconic pink colour scheme. The S30+ or KaiOS could fuel the HMD Barbie flip phone. HMD announced plans to release a Barbie-themed phone in partnership with toy maker Mattel at the Mobil...

Honor Magic 6 Pro India Launch Date Set for August 2; Specifications Revealed via DxOMark Listing

Honor Magic 6 Pro will launch in India soon. The phone was initially unveiled in China in January this year and introduced in select global markets in February. It has revealed the design and colour options of the Honor Magic 6 Pro and announced its launch date in the country.

WazirX Hack Aftermath: Self-Custody of Crypto Assets in India Possible, Crypto Exchange Claims

The self-custody feature allows crypto holders to keep the private keys to their respective wallets with themselves rather than storing them with the exchanges. Giottus, a rival of the recently hacked WazirX crypto exchange, has addressed some of the challenges facing self-custody of crypto assets in India.

Realme 13 Pro, Realme 13 Pro+ With Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 SoC, 5,200mAh Battery Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Realme 13 Pro+ and Realme 13 Pro were launched in India on Tuesday. The latest Realme 13 Pro series runs on Qualcomm's Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 SoC and features 6.7-inch displays with full-HD+ resolution. The Realme 13 Pro+ has a triple rear camera setup led by a 50-megapixel Sony LYT-701 primary rear camera, while the Realme 13 Pro gets a dual rear camera unit. Both phone...

Meta AI Studio With Support for Generating AI Characters, Digital Avatars on Instagram Rolled Out

Meta AI Studio began rolling out to Instagram users on Monday (July 29). The social media giant first announced the AI avatar creation platform last year during its Connect event. Powered by the recently released Llama 3.1 405B artificial intelligence (AI) model, AI Studio can create mini chatbots called AI characters with a specific knowledge base that can interact w...

Honor X60i With MediaTek Dimensity 6080 Chipset, IP64 Rating Launched: Price, Specifications

Honor X60i has been unveiled in China with a dual rear camera unit and wired fast charging support. The phone is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 6080 SoC paired with up to 12GB of RAM. It is equipped with a 50-megapixel dual rear camera unit and an IP64-rated build for dust and splash resistance.

iOS 18.1 Developer Beta 1 With Apple Intelligence, Call Recording and More Features Rolled Out

iOS 18.1 Developer Beta 1 update for the iPhone has been rolled out by Apple and it brings several highly anticipated features. The most notable addition is Apple Intelligence. The update also adds features to Siri, brings new tools and promises to maintain privacy when using Apple’s AI tools, in addition to system-wide improvements and bug fixes.

Tissot T-Touch Connect Sport Review: Touch and Go

Tissot’s T-Touch Connect Sport has a very long moniker for a hybrid wearable that mostly functions as a notifier. However, it does pack in some basic smartwatch features but presents it in its own unique way. This means that it’s a niche product aimed at a very niche audience, which makes more sense once you check its price tag.

It’s Silicon Valley vs. Silicon Valley as Political Fights Escalate

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Xiaomi 14 Civi Limited Edition With Dual-Tone Panda Design Launched in India: Specifications, Price

Xiaomi 14 Civi Limited Edition was launched in India today (July 29). The smartphone boasts the same specifications as the variant that debuted in the country on June 12 but comes in a new dual-tone texture scheme dubbed Panda Design. It is available for purchase starting today at Rs. 45,999.

Google Pixel 9 Series Tipped to Arrive With an AI Call Notes Feature and Redesigned Panorama Mode

Google Pixel 9 series is expected to be launched at the tech giant’s upcoming event on August 13. The series is rumoured to comprise the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold models. Ahead of the launch, a new leak has claimed that the smartphones might arrive with a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature dubbed AI Call Notes.

WazirX Wallet Hack: Liminal Denies Responsibility Amid Recent Allegations

Liminal has refuted recent allegations by WazirX that claim that the point of breach in this wallet hack was not from its end, but because of Liminal’s screening system failure. The wallet infrastructure firm has reiterated that its platform continues to operate seamlessly and has been processing transfers and withdrawals for all of its customers.

Gemini Chatbot for Android to Reportedly Get an AI-Powered Image Editing Feature

Gemini AI for Android is reportedly getting a new feature allowing users to edit the images generated by the chatbot. A report found evidence for the feature within the Google beta app for Android. Interestingly, the feature is said to allow users to edit images using both text prompts and by highlighting a specific part of the image.

Ola Electric to Launch IPO on August 2, Valuation Said to Be at Around $4.4 Billion

Ola Electric's IPO will open for retail subscription on August 2, the EV maker has confirmed via a regulatory filing. The stock offering is set to value the company between $4.2 billion to $4.4 billion, about 18.5% to 22% lower than in its last funding round in September, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters.

Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.7 With Dimensity 8300 SoC Launched Alongside 'Comfort Edition' Variant

Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 12.7 was launched in China, alongside a slightly more expensive 'Comfort Edition' variant. The tablet is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 8300 chipset and sports a 12.7-inch display with a 2.9K resolution and is already available for purchase in China.

Samsung Galaxy A06 Design, Key Specifications Leaked; New Support Page Hints at Imminent Launch

Samsung Galaxy A06 design and key specifications have been leaked online, ahead of the anticipated launch of the handset in India and global markets. The upcoming successor to the Galaxy A05 model that was launched last year is tipped to arrive with 6.7-inch LCD screen and a dual rear camera setup.

Xiaomi Mix Flip Price, Launch Date in Global Markets Reportedly Confirmed by Company Executive

Xiaomi Mix Flip price in global markets and launch date have been confirmed by a company executive, according to a report. The first clamshell-style foldable phone from Xiaomi was launched in China earlier this month, and will make its way to Eastern Europe in the coming weeks, with a launch price that is considerably higher than the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6.

Nothing Phone 2a Plus Specifications Leak Ahead of July 31 Launch Date

Nothing Phone 2a Plus key specifications and memory variants have leaked online, days ahead of its debut on July 31. The handset is expected to bring three notable upgrades it will bring over the standard Nothing Phone 2a that was launched earlier this year.

Apple to Adopt Voluntary AI Safeguards Established by White House

Apple has agreed to a set of voluntary safeguards for artificial intelligence crafted by US President Joe Biden's administration, joining firms like OpenAI, Amazon, Alphabet, Meta, Microsoft and others in committing to test their AI systems for any discriminatory tendencies, security flaws or national security risks.

Realme 13 5G Listed on NBTC, BIS and Other Certification Websites; May Feature 5,000mAh Battery: Report

Realme 13 5G appears to be the next entrant in the brand's number series. As of now, the Chinese tech brand has not shared any information on its existence, but the phone was spotted in an NBTC listing as well as a few other listings including the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), US Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and TUV Certification. The phone is seen wit...

Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 Chipset With Oryon CPU Could Launch at Snapdragon Summit on October 21: Report

Qualcomm has announced that it will hold its next Snapdragon Summit from October 21 to 23 in Hawaii. According to a report, the company could unveil its upcoming flagship mobile chipset, ubiquitously known as Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 during this event. It is speculated to be built upon the 3-nanometre process by TSMC and may come with several upgrades.

Sony Set to Release PS VR2 Steam App Next Month, Bringing Support for PC VR Games

Sony has been testing PC games support for the PlayStation VR2 to expand the library of VR titles available on the headset this year. The PlayStation parent had announced last month that it would roll out PC support for PS VR2 on August 7. A PS VR2 application has now surfaced on Steam, allowing access to PC VR titles on the platform when it launches next month.

Poco M6 Plus 5G India Launch Date Set for August 1; Price, Key Specifications Listed on Amazon

Poco M6 Plus 5G is all set to go official in India next week. The Xiaomi sub-brand has announced the launch of a new M-series phone through a dedicated microsite on Flipkart. The listing reveals the design and a few key specifications of the phone. The Poco M6 Plus 5G is confirmed to boast a 108-megapixel main rear camera. It appears to have a hole punch design at the...

Google Maps Updated With Flyover Callouts, Electric Vehicle Charging Stations and More

Google Maps has been updated with new features such as AI powered narrow road estimation, flyover callouts, EV charging stations, metro ticket booking, and easier road incident reporting. Here are the new features coming to Google Maps, along with details of how they work, and when you can expect them to roll out in your city.

Xbox Game Pass Tipped to Add Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy Next Month

Microsoft added Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 to Xbox Game Pass on Thursday. Now, the company is said to be planning on bringing Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy to the game subscription service next month. A reliable leaker has claimed that the trilogy will be available on Game Pass starting August 8.

AltStore PAL Rolls Out Support for Sideloading Third-Party Apps on iPhone in the EU

AltStore PAL – the alternative app marketplace for the iPhone – is rolling out support for hosting third-party apps, it announced via a social media post on Wednesday. With the app’s latest update, users in the European Union (EU) can sideload apps on their iPhone from other developers by adding sources, including even those which are not allowed on Apple’s Ap...

Apple Maps Web Beta With Support for Directions, Guides and Search Rolled Out via Public Beta

Apple Maps web interface was rolled out on Wednesday in the form of a public beta. Following this move, users can access Maps, get directions, explore cities and do much more from their browsers on smartphones and desktops. Apple says Maps on the web is currently available in limited languages and platforms, with support for more features to be added in the coming mon...

Motorola Edge 50 5G Design Renders, Specifications Leaked Online; Might Arrive in Three Colour Options

Motorola is all set to announce a new handset in India soon and the Lenovo-owned brand is teasing its arrival through social media handles. While Motorola is tight-lipped about the name and launch date of the upcoming phone, a new leak reveal that it will be called Motorola Edge 50 5G. The leak includes a set of alleged renders of the phone. Judging by the leak, the M...

Meta Llama 3.1 405B Released as Company's Largest Open Source AI Model to Date, Beats OpenAI's GPT-4o

Meta publicly released its latest and largest artificial intelligence (AI) model on Tuesday. Dubbed Meta Llama 3.1 405B, the company says the open-source model outperforms major closed AI models such as GPT-4, GPT-4o, and Claude 3.5 Sonnet across several benchmarks. The previously released Llama 3 8B and 70B AI models have also been upgraded.

Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin Value Falls Alongside Most Altcoins Amid Market Volatility Sparked by ETH ETFs

The overall crypto market cap dipped by 1.43 percent in the last 24 hours. BTC fell in pricing following the news that creditors of the now-defunct exchange Mt. Gox have begun receiving their BTC through Kraken. Ether, Solana, and Cardano also recorded losses on Wednesday.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6, Galaxy Z Flip 6, Watch 7, Watch Ultra, Galaxy Buds 3 Series Go on Sale in India Today

Samsung unveiled a host of new products on July 10 at a Galaxy Unpacked event in Paris. The launches included the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 alongside new smart wearables like the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra and the Galaxy Watch 7. Samsung also unveiled the Galaxy Buds 3 and Buds 3 Pro true wireless stereo (TWS) earphones. These new products from the S...

A.I. Can Write Poetry, but It Struggles With Math

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Slim Tipped to Debut in October With Larger Cover Display

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold 6 at its Galaxy Unpacked event earlier this month. The South Korean tech giant is also said to be working on a slim version of the Galaxy Z Fold 6. While recent rumours stated that the launch of Galaxy Z Fold 6 Slim was put on hold, a new leak coming out of China indicates it will be released in October. The upcoming book-style folda...

Microsoft Reportedly Exploring Cloud-Only, Family Plan and Ad-Supported Xbox Game Pass Tiers

Microsoft hiked the pricing for Xbox Game Pass and introduced a new ‘Standard’ tier for the game subscription service earlier this month, but more changes to Game Pass may be on their way. The Xbox parent could reportedly be working on more new Game Pass tiers. These could include a cloud-only subscription tier, an ad-supported tier and a friends and family plan.

Google TV Streamer Could be an Android-Powered Table-Top Successor to Chromecast: Report

Google may be developing a successor to its Chromecast with Google TV (4K) which launched in 2020, and images of the device have now surfaced, according to a report. The streaming device, dubbed “Google TV Streamer”, is speculated to have a set-top box-like form factor instead of adopting a dongle format which hung behind the TV.

Union Budget 2024: Key Takeaways, Technology-Related Announcements Made by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday presented the Union Budget 2024-25 making history as the first finance minister to present seven union budgets. The latest budget slashes the basic customs duty (BCD) on mobile phones and related components to 15 percent and makes other provisions related to the space and technology sector.

UPI One World Wallet Services Launched For NRIs, International Travellers by NPCI

UPI One World wallet service has been launched by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) for non-resident Indians (NRIs) and international travellers visiting the country. The service was first announced last year during the G20 summit which India hosted. It will allow travellers who do not have an Indian bank account to access the Unified Payments Interfac...

Spotify Premium Introduces Limited-Time Offer in India With 3 Months of Ad-Free Listening at Rs. 59

Spotify has announced a new offer for prospective subscribers of its premium subscription in India. Courtesy of a new limited-time deal introduced by Spotify, users can enjoy ad-free music streaming at a cut price via the Individual plan. However, the offer is only limited to first-time subscribers of the premium subscription.

Redmi K70 Extreme Edition With MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ SoC, Up to 24GB RAM Launched: Price, Specifications

Redmi K70 Extreme Edition has been launched in China as the latest entry in Xiaomi's Redmi K70 series. The new offering comes with a MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ chipset under the hood alongside 24GB of RAM. The Redmi K70 Extreme Edition sports a 6.67-inch display with 1.5K resolution and flaunts a triple camera unit at the rear led by the 50-megapixel main sensor. It hou...

OpenAI Adds a New ‘Instructional Hierarchy’ Protocol to Prevent Jailbreaking Incidents in GPT-4o Mini

OpenAI released a new artificial intelligence (AI) model dubbed GPT-4o Mini last week, which has new safety and security measures to protect it from harmful usage. The large language model (LLM) is built with a technique called Instructional Hierarchy, which will stop malicious prompt engineers from jailbreaking the AI model.

Microsoft Rolls Out Recovery Tool to Help Fix Windows PCs Affected by CrowdStrike Update

Microsoft has released a USB recovery tool to repair the PCs and other machines impacted by the infamous CrowdStrike update, the company announced in a blog post. A bootable USB drive can be created using which IT admins can expedite the repair process and get disrupted devices back on track.

Xiaomi Mix Fold 4 With Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, 5,100mAh Battery Launched: Price, Specifications

Xiaomi Mix Fold 4 was unveiled in the Chinese market as the latest foldable smartphone from Xiaomi. It is fueled by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC and carries a Leica-branded quad rear camera setup with a Summilux lens. The Xiaomi Mix Fold 4 supports two-way satellite communication and has an IPX8-rated build. It houses a 5,100mAh battery that supports 67W charging...

Top Smartphone Deals Under Rs. 20,000 During Amazon Prime Day Sale

Amazon Prime Day sale is all set to end tonight at 11:59pm IST. So, even if you’re tuning it late, there are still some great deals up for grabs. We have compiled the top smartphone deals under Rs. 20,000 during the Amazon Prime Day sale. If buying a mid-range smartphone is in your plans, you can take advantage of these offers to get the best value for your money.

Amazon Prime Day: Top Deals on iPhone 15, iPhone 14, iPhone 13, and Other Models

Amazon Prime Day 2024 kicked off yesterday (July 20), bringing big discounts on a wide variety of products across categories such as smartphones, tablets, PCs, home appliances and more. It also happens to be one of the best times to purchase more expensive smartphones at cheaper prices, enabling the buyer to get more value for their money. iPhone models including iPho...

When Tech Fails, It Is Usually With a Whimper Instead of a Bang

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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Price in India Drops Under Rs. 80,000 During Amazon Prime Day 2024 Sale

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra price in India has temporarily dropped under Rs. 80,000 in India as part of the ongoing Amazon Prime Day 2024 sale. This smartphone is equipped with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy Mobile Processor and features 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. You can also avail of an additional Rs. 1,000 instant discount when purchasing the smartphone using ...

Amazon Prime Day 2024 Sale: Best Deals on TWS Earphones Under Rs. 10,000

Amazon Prime Day 2024 sale, which commenced at 12am IST on July 20, will end on July 21 at 11:59pm IST. During this time, you can get a variety of products, including personal electronic gadgets, at discounted rates. Following are some of the best deals you can grab on TWS earphones under Rs. 10,000 during the ongoing sale.

Amazon Prime Day 2024 Sale: iPhone 13 Price Drops to Rs. 47,799 With Bank Discounts

iPhone 13 discount is now live during the ongoing Amazon Prime Day 2024 sale, making it much easier to purchase Apple's smartphone from 2021, which is powered by an A15 Bionic chip and comes with a 12-megapixel dual rear camera setup. Customers can also lower the price by an additional Rs. 1,000 via an instant bank discount, during the ongoing Amazon Prime Day 2024 sa...

Amazon Prime Day 2024 Sale: Best Smart TV Deals Under Rs. 50,000

Amazon Prime Day 2024 sale is currently live in India and will last till 11:59pm IST on July 21. During this, the leading e-commerce site is offering big discounts on a wide range of items. Previously, we have told you about some of the best deals on smart TVs under Rs. 30,000. Here we have compiled a list of top deals on smart TVs under Rs. 50,000.

Amazon Prime Day 2024 Sale: Best Deals on Washing Machines

Here are some of the best deals you can get on washing machines during the Amazon Prime Day 2024 sale.

What We Know About the Global Microsoft Outage

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Series Could Ditch Snapdragon for MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ Chipset

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 series is expected to debut in October. As we wait for an official confirmation, a new leak reveals details about the tablet's hardware. Tipster Ice Universe on X claimed that the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 series will be fuelled by the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ chip. The post put to rest rumours about the presence of Qualcomm's Snapdragon chipsets o...

Poco M6 5G 64GB Storage Variant Launched in India: Price, Availability

Poco M6 5G will soon be available in a new 64GB storage option in India. The phone was initially launched in three RAM and storage configurations of 4GB + 128GB, 6GB + 128GB and 8GB + 256GB. The upcoming variant is expected to be cheaper than all the existing options.

An Algorithm Told Police She Was Safe. Then Her Husband Killed Her.

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Amazon Prime Day 2024 Sale Live Updates: Best Early Deals on Mobiles, Laptops and More Ahead of the Sale

Amazon Prime Day 2024 sale, the e-commerce giant's annual sale for paying subscribers, brings notable discounts on a range of smartphones, tablets, laptops, TWS earphones, home appliances, speakers, smart TVs, and other consumer electronics products. Follow us for handpicked deals that are available during the Amazon Prime Day sale, and you can keep track of our cover...

Google Offers a First Look at Pixel 9 Pro Fold; Set to Debut in India on August 14 Alongside Pixel 9 Pro

Google's hardware event is all set to take place on August 13. Around a month ahead of the "Made By Google" event, the tech giant posted a new teaser video for the Pixel 9 Pro Fold ending speculations about the design and name of its next foldable Android phone. The teaser suggests an off-white colour option for the foldable. It seems to have a dual-level rear camera ...

Apple Claims OpenELM Does Not Power Apple Intelligence Following YouTube Video Data Controversy: Report

Apple has reportedly claimed that the OpenELM AI model it released recently was not used for its Apple Intelligence or any of the company’s machine learning features. The Cupertino-based tech giant open-sourced the OpenELM model in April. The reported statement comes just days after an investigation found that the AI model was trained on datasets that contained subt...

Google Maps Live Activities With ETA, Directions Reportedly Rolling Out to More Users

Google Maps Live Activities support is rolling out to users in various regions, including India, according to a report. Support for iOS feature that allows users to view information at a glance from an app while it is in the background, is expected to roll out to Google Maps in the future.

Samsung Will Reportedly Launch a ‘Slimmer’ Galaxy Z Fold 6 in October in Limited Countries

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 made its global debut on July 10 at the Galaxy Unpacked event. However, this may not be the end of Samsung’s foldable smartphone unveilings this year. The South Korean technology conglomerate is reportedly developing a new variant of the Galaxy Z Fold 6, which may either be a ‘Slim’ or an ‘Ultra’ variant and could bring several upgrad...

Honor 200 5G, Honor 200 Pro 5G With 50-Megapixel Telephoto Cameras Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Honor 200 5G and Honor 200 Pro 5G were launched in India on Thursday. They are equipped with 50-megapixel triple rear camera systems and Android 14-based MagicOS 8.0. The phones are also backed by a 5,200mAh battery each with support for 100W wired fast charging. The Pro model carries dual front cameras and also supports wireless charging.

Oppo A3X 5G Tipped to Launch With Dimensity 6300 SoC, 5,100mAh Battery in July: Expected Specifications

Oppo A3X 5G is expected to launch by the end of July in India in the budget segment, according to a report. The handset is reported to sport features such as a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor, 5,100mAh battery and up to 128GB storage. It is speculated to be priced between Rs. 10,000 and Rs. 15,000 in India.

How a Network of Tech Billionaires Helped J.D. Vance Leap Into Power

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Xiaomi Mix Fold 4 Key Specifications Revealed by Geekbench Listing Ahead of Upcoming Debut

Xiaomi Mix Fold Xiaomi Mix Fold 4 is confirmed to launch in China on July 19 alongside the Redmi K70 Ultra. Details about the Xiaomi Mix Fold 4 have surfaced online previously which has hinted at key features of the model. The book-style foldable smartphone has now been spotted on Geekbench which suggests SoC, RAM and OS details.

Bitcoin Price Rise Continues, Most Altcoins Recover After Brief Slump

Bitcoin and Ether both saw their prices rise on Wednesday as the overall crypto market cap rose by 1.73 percent in the last 24 hours. Ripple and Near Protocol are performing strongly in the volatile market. Losses meanwhile, struck Tron and Shiba Inu among other cryptocurrencies.

Anthropic Launches Android App for Claude AI Assistant, Powers It With Claude 3.5 Sonnet

Anthropic launched an Android app for its Claude artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot on Tuesday. The Android app comes a couple of months after the AI firm released an iOS app for Claude. Users can find the Claude AI app free to download on the Play Store. The interface works similarly to the website, and even free users can take advantage of all the basic features.

Elon Musk Says He Will Move X and SpaceX Headquarters to Texas

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Moto G85 5G Goes on Sale in India for the First Time Today: Price, Specifications, Sale Offers

Moto G85 5G will go on sale in India for the first time today (July 16) via Flipkart and Motorola India website. The 5G smartphone was launched in the country last week with Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 chipset and up to 12GB RAM. It boasts a 6.67-inch pOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate and has a dual rear camera unit headlined by a 50-megapixel main sensor.

Poco C61 Airtel Exclusive Edition With 50GB Free Data Launched in India: Specifications, Price

Poco has partnered with Airtel to launch the Poco C61 Airtel Exclusive Edition in India. launched in India on Monday. The smartphone comes bundled with an Airtel prepaid subscription, free data and special offers. It is priced at Rs. 5,999 and available for purchase starting July 17 on Flipkart.

iOS 18 May Let Users Recover ‘Accidentally’ Deleted Photos and Videos on iPhone: Report

iOS 18 was showcased at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024 on June 10. Although Apple did showcase several key features arriving with the update, the rollout of iOS 18 Developer Beta and recently, the public beta, has led to discoveries of other new features that the update might include. One of the features is reported to be a ‘Recovered’ album in Ph...

iOS 18, iPadOS 18 Public Beta Released: How to Install, Features, More

Apple has seeded the first iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, watchOS 11, and tvOS 18 public beta, providing non-developers a safer way to try the upcoming operating systems. The iOS 18 offers a wide range of new features for compatible iPhone users including home screen customisation options, a revamped Control Centre, RCS support, a redesigned Photos app, iPhone Mirr...

Oppo Find X8 Series to Feature MediaTek Dimensity 9400 Chipset, Tipster Claims

Oppo is gearing up to unveil the Find X8 lineup in the coming months. The upcoming series is expected to include three models — Oppo Find X8, Find X8 Pro and Find X8 Ultra. While the launch details of the Find X8 series remain unclear, a latest leak coming out of China tells us which chipset they will have. The upcoming phones are expected to flaunt a 1.5K+ resoluti...

Portrait Mode Delivers ‘Unsatisfactory’ Images for Certain Skin Tones Due to AI Bias, Poor Tuning: Study

Portrait mode photography might have biases that lead to the image output for darker skin tones being of poor quality, a study claimed. The portrait mode effect on smartphones is digitally achieved by using depth-sensing technology to separate the subject from the background of the photo. However, the result can differ from impressive to unsatisfactory depending on th...

iQoo Z9 Lite 5G With 50-Megapixel Rear Camera, Dimensity 6300 Chipset Launched in India: Price, Specifications

iQoo Z9 Lite 5G has been launched in India by the company. It features a 6.54-inch LCD screen with a 90Hz refresh rate. The newly announced iQoo Z9 Lite 5G is equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 6200 processor, paired with up to 6GB of RAM. The handset is powered by a 5,000mAh battery.

Bitcoin Sees Strong Recovery as Pro-Crypto Donald Trump's Favourability Soars in US Presidential Race

The overall crypto market cap grew by 3.80 percent in the last 24 hours. BTC and ETH, both have recorded gains in the last 24 hours. Ripple, Dogecoin, and Cardano recorded profits alongside BTC and ETH. Losses, meanwhile, struck Stellar and Braintrust on Monday.

Sennheiser Momentum Sport With Adaptive ANC, IP55 Rating Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Sennheiser Momentum Sport has been launched in India with 10mm dynamic drivers and adaptive ANC support. The earphones were initially unveiled at the CES 2024 in January. They were introduced alongside Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 and Accentum Plus, both of which have previously been introduced in India. The Sennheiser Momentum Sport will now be available for...

OnePlus Pad 2, Smart Keyboard, Stylo 2 Price in India Tipped; Could Cost More Than OnePlus Pad

OnePlus is all set to unveil the OnePlus Pad 2 on July 16. Just days before the formal debut, a new leak appears to have revealed the Indian pricing of the tablet. The leak suggests it may have gotten a price bump compared to last year's OnePlus Pad. The OnePlus Pad 2 is said to be launched alongside the OnePlus Stylo 2 stylus and Smart Keyboard.

Honor MagicPad 2 With Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SoC Launched Alongside Honor Pad 9 Pro

Honor MagicPad 2 and Honor Pad 9 Pro were launched by the company in China on July 12. new Honor MagicPad 2 tablet runs on a Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset, while the Honor Pad 9 Pro is equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 8100 SoC. Both tablets run on MagicOS 8, which is based on Android 14, and are equipped with 10,050mAh batteries but support different charging speeds.

Prime Day Smartphone Deals: Top Picks Under Rs. 40,000 You Can't Miss!

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OpenAI Said to Be Working on New Reasoning Technology Under Code Name ‘Strawberry’

OpenAI, the company behind the popular ChatGPT chatbot, is said to be working on a project code-named “Strawberry”. The Microsoft-backed startup is racing to show that the types of models it offers are capable of delivering advanced reasoning capabilities, including the ability to perform "deep research"..

Amazon Prime Day 2024 Sale Deals Revealed: Discounts on Sony WH-1000XM4, Boat Smart Ring, Amazon Echo Pop and More

Amazon Prime Day 2024 sale will take place on July 20 and July 21, and the company's upcoming annual sale event for Amazon Prime subscribers will bring several discounts on consumer electronics and appliances. The e-commerce company has now started revealing discounts on a range of products, including the Sony WH-1000XM4 wireless headphones, Boat Smart Ring, and Amazo...

Indkal Technologies Signs Licensing Deal to Launch Acer Smartphones in India Under Rs. 50000

Indkal Technologies, a Bengaluru-based startup, has signed a licensing agreement to launch Acer-branded smartphones in India, it announced on Thursday. The Taiwanese consumer electronics company is said to be entering the Indian smartphone market again, years after its smartphone business shut shop.

Honor MagicBook Art 14 2024 With 14.6-Inch OLED Screen, Up to Intel Core Ultra 7 CPU Launched

Honor MagicBook Art 14 2024 has been launched latest the company's latest laptop sports a 14.6-inch OLED touch screen display. It runs on Windows Home Chinese Edition and the company has revealed that the Honor MagicBook Art 14 2024 is powered by up to Intel Core Ultra 7 CPUs, along with up to 32GB of RAM.

The End of the Affair? Not for Eric Schmidt.

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Google DeepMind Is Integrating Gemini 1.5 Pro in Robots That Can Navigate Real-World Environments

Google DeepMind shared new advancements made in the field of robotics and vision language models (VLMs) on Thursday. The artificial intelligence (AI) research division of the tech giant has been working with advanced vision models to develop new capabilities in robots. In a new study, DeepMind highlighted that using Gemini 1.5 Pro and its long context window has now e...

Google Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, Pixel 9 Pro Fold Price Points, Colour, Storage Details Revealed in New Leak

Google's hardware launch event for the Pixel 9 family is less than a month away. The upcoming series is believed to include a vanilla Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold. While we already know quite a bit about these models, a new leak suggests their European pricing, colours, and storage configurations. The regular Pixel 9 is said to be availa...

Samsung Bixby to Reportedly Get a Gen AI Upgrade, Could Compete With Apple Intelligence-Powered Siri

Samsung’s Bixby, the company’s native virtual voice assistant, is reportedly getting a generative AI upgrade. A report claimed that Bixby will be infused with the South Korean tech giant’s own large language model (LLM) to bring new capabilities and features. However, these features were not disclosed. Earlier this week, the company hosted its second Galaxy Unpa...

Oppo Reno 12 5G Series With MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy SoC, AI Features Debuts in India: Price, Specifications

Oppo Reno 12 Pro 5G and Reno 12 5G were launched in India on Friday. The new flagship lineup runs on MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy chipsets and boasts AMOLED displays with up to 120Hz refresh rate. They ship with ColorOS 14.1 based on Android 14 and flaunt triple rear camera units led by a 50-megapixel primary camera. The Oppo Reno 12 series was launched in China and...

OnePlus Nord 4 Confirmed to Receive Four Android OS Updates; Company Reveals Increased Battery Longevity

OnePlus Nord 4 software update details have been revealed by the company ahead of its launch on July 16 at the upcoming OnePlus Summer Launch Event on July 16. The company has also revealed that the OnePlus Nord 4 will offer improved battery longevity than its predecessor, in the days leading up to its debut in India and other global markets.

Xiaomi’s 10 Year Journey in India: 10 Things to Know

Xiaomi launched the Redmi 13 5G and celebrated its 10 year anniversary in India on Tuesday at an event held in Bengaluru. Gadgets 360 was present at the event and it was a big one. Over the decade, Xiaomi has achieved a lot. Here are some of the standout achievements and future plans that Xiaomi India President Muralikrishnan B spoke about at a roundtable that Gadget...

Thermonuclear Blasts and New Species: Inside Elon Musk’s Plan to Colonize Mars

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 First Impressions

Samsung's all-new Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 have tons of AI features but look familiar. The Galaxy Z Fold 6 price in India starts at Rs. 164,999 while the Flip 6 starts at Rs 109,999.

BWA Anticipates Tax Revisions Before Union Budget, Commends Indian Firms Embracing Web3

Ahead of India’s upcoming Union Budget for FY2024-2025, Dilip Chenoy, the chairperson of this Web3 advisory body, said that the industry is ready to be patient and give the government enough time to access the results of imposing crypto taxes. This period of wait however, has concerned the BWA about the exodus of Web3 talent from India.

Galaxy AI Brings New Features to Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6, Galaxy Z Flip 6 and More

Galaxy AI was a major talking point during Samsung’s second Galaxy Unpacked event of the year in Paris. While the company launched multiple new devices including the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6, Galaxy Z Flip 6, Galaxy Buds 3 series, Galaxy Watch 7 and Watch Ultra, as well as the highly anticipated Galaxy Ring, it also introduced new artificial intelligence (AI) feature...

Apple Issues Fresh Warning to Users in 98 Countries Over 'Mercenary Spyware'

Apple threat notifications have been issued to users in 98 countries, informing them about the possibility that they were targeted in a mercenary spyware attack. The iPhone maker has issued two such updates this year — the previous one was sent to users in 92 countries in April. Apple's threat notifications ask potentially affected users to enable Lockdown Mode on t...

Samsung Unveils the Galaxy Z Fold6 and Galaxy Z Flip6: Pushing Innovation Boundaries With Galaxy AI

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Instagram Will Prioritise Short-Form Content Over Long Videos to Help Users Explore Their Interests, Says Adam Mosseri

Instagram – Meta Platforms’ photo and video-sharing social media app – will focus on short-form content rather than long videos, according to Adam Mosseri, head of the company. It is part of the company’s “core identity” of connecting people with friends, while also helping them explore their interests.

Lava Blaze X 5G With MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC, 5,000mAh Battery Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Lava Blaze X 5G was launched in India on Wednesday as the latest 5G smartphone from domestic smartphone brand Lava. The new handset is equipped with 120Hz curved AMOLED display and is fueled by MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset. It was earlier rumoured to come with MediaTek Dimensity 7050 SoC. The Lava Blaze X 5G sports a dual rear camera unit headlined by a 64-megapixe...

Microsoft Raises Xbox Box Game Pass Prices, Introduces New 'Standard' Tier

Weeks after confirming that the next Call of Duty title will be on Xbox Game Pass at launch, Microsoft announced a hike in prices of its game subscription service across territories and tiers on Monday. The Xbox parent also introduced a new Game Pass tier, called Xbox Game Pass Standard, that will not grant access to first-party titles on the day of launch.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra Model Launch Reportedly Delayed Despite Increasing Competition

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra launch has been indefinitely delayed by the company and will not be launched at the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event on July 10, according to a report. The purported top-of-the-line foldable phone has reportedly been shelved, even as Samsung is expected to face increased competition from rivals like Motorola, Huawei, and Oppo in the foldable...

Microsoft Gives Up Observer Seat on OpenAI Board Amid Regulatory Scrutiny: Report

Microsoft will not be an observer in OpenAI's board, according to a report. Microsoft took a non-voting, observer position on OpenAI's board in November last year after OpenAI CEO Sam Altman took back the reins of the company which operates the generative AI chatbot ChatGPT.

Gemini Live Feature With Ability to Operate on Locked Android Phones Spotted in Development

Google Gemini, the company’s artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, is reportedly getting a new feature. This feature will be available via the Google app on Android, and allow users to access Gemini AI assistant while keeping other apps open. Interestingly, the feature will also work when the screen of the smartphone is off, a new report claims. Dubbed Gemini Live, ...

iOS 18 Beta Developer Beta 3 Introduces Automatic Dark Icon Theming for Third-Party Apps

Apple's iOS 18 Developer Beta 3 update for iPhone was released on Monday and it is reported to bring Dark Mode icons for third-party apps, a larger flashlight interface and other features. It builds upon the iOS 18 Developer Beta 2 update which added iPhone Mirroring, support for RCS Messaging, a new widget for Connected Cards in the Wallet app, and more features.

Europe Issues 'Travel Rule' Guidelines for Crypto Firms Amid Push to Curb Money Laundering, Financial Crime

The European Banking Authority (EBA) has imposed a ‘travel rule’ over crypto firms that aims to reduce instances of money laundering and terror financing using crypto assets, transactions through which often leave no trails that could lead to criminals.

Redmi 13 5G With 108-Megapixel Camera, Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE Chipset Launched in India: Price, Specificiations

Redmi 13 5G launch in India has been announced by the company. The handset is equipped with a Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE SoC from Qualcomm, the first one in the country to feature the new chipset. It runs on a 5,030mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging. The Redmi 13 5G is equipped with a 108-megapixel primary rear camera as well as a 32-megapixel selfie camera.

Xiaomi 15 Series Specifications Leaked; Tipped to Feature 120Hz Displays, Wi-Fi 7 Connectivity

Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Pro is expected to launch in the coming months. The specifications of both smartphones have now been leaked, according to claims on social media. Xiaomi’s handsets are tipped to sport 120Hz displays with 1400 nits of peak brightness but in different configurations, and offer Wi-Fi 7 support.

Realme Buds Air 6 Pro Review: Good ANC, Robust Sound

Realme Buds Air 6 Pro TWS earphones saw an India launch recently alongside the Realme GT 6. They offer dual-device connectivity as well as 360-degree Spatial Sound support. The earphones are claimed to offer a battery life of up to 40 hours including the charging case. In this review, we will discuss the pros and cons of these audio wearables thoroughly, so you can ma...

Bitcoin, Ether Prices Drop Under Macroeconomic Pressure as Values of Most Digital Currencies Drop

The overall valuation of the crypto market has tumbled by 4.63 percent in the last 24 hours. As of Monday, July 8, Bitcoin and Ether joined most altcoins on the loss-making side of the crypto charts. Solana, Avalanche, and Cardano have also recorded price dips alongside BTC and ETH.

Google Pixel Watch 3 Connectivity Details Leaked via FCC Listing Ahead of Anticipated Launch: Report

Google Pixel Watch 3 may be one of the new launches at the upcoming Google event. The smartwatch is expected to succeed the Pixel Watch 2, which was unveiled in October 2023. Now several variants of the smart wearable have reportedly been spotted on the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) website.

iPhone Could Reportedly Get Apple Intelligence and Siri Features in Spring 2025 With iOS 18.4 Update

Apple Intelligence was unveiled at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024 on June 10. While Apple did showcase many of the features that will arrive “ next year”, the specific timeline was not revealed. However, a report now suggests that the iOS 18.4 update is set to introduce Apple Intelligence, a smarter Siri and other features to the iPhone in Spring ...

Samsung Tipped to Bring Galaxy AI-Powered Live Translate Feature to WhatsApp Calls

Samsung recently announced that its Live Translate feature will soon support third-party applications. Now, a tipster has suggested that real-time language translation may work for WhatsApp calls too. According to claims on a social media platform, real-time language translation capabilities could soon come to compatible Samsung smartphones via Galaxy AI.

OnePlus Nord 4 to Launch Alongside Pad 2, Watch 2R, and Nord Buds 3 Pro on July 16

OnePlus Summer Launch Event 2024 is set to be held on July 16 in Milan, Italy. The company has now confirmed that the event will see the launch of four new products — the OnePlus Nord 4 5G, the OnePlus Pad 2, the OnePlus Watch 2R, and the OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro.

Students Target Teachers in Group TikTok Attack, Shaking Their School

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iPhone 14 at an Effective Price of Rs. 34,900 With Exchange Offer During Monsoon Fest Sale

iPhone 14 was initially unveiled in India in September 2022. Now, the vanilla iPhone 14 handset can be bought at an even cheaper rate during the ongoing Monsoon Fest sale held by Apple reseller Imagine. This discounted price is considerably lower than the price that the iPhone 14 is listed at on the official site or e-commerce sites.

Samsung Galaxy M35, iQoo Z9 Lite, Honor 200, and More New Smartphones to Go on Sale During Amazon Prime Day 2024

Amazon Prime Day 2024 sale will be held in India on July 20 and 21. Different products, ranging from personal electronics, home furnishing items, large appliances and more, will be available at lower prices than usual. The e-commerce site has previously confirmed that the upcoming Prime Day sale will see new product launches from over 450 Indian and global brands. Now...

OnePlus Pad 2 Specifications Leaked; Said to Feature Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, 9,510mAh Battery

OnePlus Pad 2 has been announced to launch globally on July 16 at the OnePlus Summer Launch Event in Milan, Italy. The global variant of the OnePlus Pad 2 is tipped to be a rebadged version of the OnePlus Pad Pro, introduced in China in June this year. A tipster has shared some leaked key specifications of the tablet and suggested an India launch.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Key Specifications Leaked Ahead of Next Week's Unpacked Event

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 will be unveiled on July 10 at a Galaxy Unpacked event in Paris. Leaked details about the upcoming book-style foldable handset have surfaced online previously over the past few weeks. Now a tipster has reiterated some of the key features and specifications that the Galaxy Z Fold 6 is expected to get.

CMF Phone 1 Roundup: Launch Date, Expected Price in India, Features, Specifications, and More

CMF Phone 1 launch in India will take place on July 08, 2024. Check out CMF Phone 1 specifications, features, price in India, and more.

OnePlus 13, OnePlus Ace 4 Tipped to Feature 6,000mAh Batteries; a 6,500mAh Battery Phone Said to Be in Works

OnePlus seems to be turning its focus to the OnePlus Ace 4 and OnePlus 13. If we look at the recent launch schedules of OnePlus, we can expect the new phones to debut by the end of this year or early next year. Most recently a Chinese tipster has spilled details about the battery capacity of the OnePlus 13 and OnePlus Ace 4. OnePlus or its BBK subsidiary Oppo are lik...

Elon Musk Hints at xAI’s Grok-2 AI Model Launch, Says Will Release in August

Elon Musk confirmed on Monday that the Grok-2 artificial intelligence (AI) model will be launched in August. The upcoming large language model (LLM) of xAI is expected to get new features and better performance capabilities than its predecessor. The billionaire also revealed that the company will reduce the reliance on training data sourced from the Internet to improv...

Realme 13 Pro Series 5G to Launch in India with 50-Megapixel Ultra Clear Camera and AI Features

Realme 13 Pro Series 5G is set to launch in India soon and it will bring an ultra-clear camera with artificial intelligence (AI) features, the company confirmed on Thursday. Calling it the “first professional ultra clear camera with AI”, Realme announced that the launch of its upcoming smartphone will also see the debut of the Sony LYT-701 camera sensor.

South Korea Initiates Crackdown on Suspicious Crypto Activities

On Thursday, July 4, the Financial Supervisory Service of Korea released a statement alerting all crypto exchanges to ramp up transaction monitoring on their respective platforms. This move from South Korea comes as the country’s Virtual Asset User Protection Act is ready to go into effect on July 19.

Google Pixel 9 Series Phones Tipped to Get Ultrasonic In-Display Fingerprint Sensors

Google Pixel 9 series is set to launch on August 13. Alongside the anticipated base and Pro models, the upcoming lineup is likely to include a Pixel 9 Pro XL variant. A new report suggests that the Pixel 9 series phones will come with an upgrade in the fingerprint scanner department.

How to Clean Up Your Phone’s Photo Library to Free Up Space

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Basel Committee of Banking Supervision Approves Crypto Asset Disclosure Framework for Banks

The BCBS has given a green light to a ‘disclosure framework’ that will detail how the exposure of banks with crypto assets should go about. The disclosure framework by BCBS directs banks to maintain public records of their crypto engagements and their exposure to these risky assets.

Motorola Razr 50 Ultra With Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SoC, 4-Inch Cover Display Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Motorola Razr 50 Ultra was launched in India on Thursday. The latest clamshell foldable smartphone by the Lenovo-owned brand comes with a larger 4-inch cover display than last year's Razr 40 Ultra. The Motorola Razr 50 Ultra runs on Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset and has an IPX8 water resistance rating. It packs a 4,000mAh battery with support for wired an...

OnePlus Summer Launch Event to Be Held on July 16; OnePlus Nord 4, Buds 3 Pro, and Watch 2R Expected

OnePlus Summer Launch Event will be held on July 16. The company is expected to introduce the OnePlus Nord 4, Watch 2R and Buds 3 Pro. The OnePlus Nord 4 is expected to be a rebadged version of the OnePlus Ace 3V, while the OnePlus Watch 2R could be a slightly altered version of the existing OnePlus Watch 2. 

Realme 13 Pro+ Key Specifications, Design Tipped via TENAA Listing in China

Realme 13 Pro+ is expected to launch soon in India as well as the global markets, alongside the Realme 13 Pro. Ahead of its debut, the smartphone is reported to have received TENAA certification by China's state telecommunications certification authority. Its listing not only reveals several specifications of the handset but also provides a glimpse at its real-world i...

Koo to Shut Down Four-Year-Old Service After Acquisition Discussions Fail

Koo is shutting down, co-founders Aprameya Radhakrishna and Mayank Bidawatka announced on Wednesday. Four years ago after it was launched as a competitor to Twitter (now known as X), Koo will cease operations after acquisition talks with "multiple larger internet companies, conglomerates and media houses" failed, according to the app's founders.

Xiaomi Mix Fold 4 Leaked Render Hints at Larger Camera Module; Could Feature Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, IPX8 Rating

Xiaomi Mix Fold 4 is expected to be launched later this month as a successor to Mix Fold 3. While the exact launch date of the foldable remains under wraps, a fresh leak sheds light on the design and several specifications of the upcoming phone. The leaked render shows Leica branded four rear cameras on the phone. The Xiaomi Mix Fold 4 is tipped to run on Qualcomm's S...

OnePlus 13 to Feature 2K OLED Screen, Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 Chipset, Tipster Claims

OnePlus 13 is expected to launch later this year in China as a successor to the OnePlus 12. A tipster has now leaked details about OnePlus’ upcoming flagship handset on social media, suggesting the inclusion of features such as a 2K OLED display, Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chipset, a 6,000mAh battery with fast-charging capabilities and IP69 rating.

iPhone 16 Camera Might Feature New Samsung CMOS Image Sensor: Report

iPhone 16 is slated to launch later this year and with just months to go, speculation about its various components is surfacing rapidly. According to a recent report, Apple may adopt a CMOS image sensor made by Samsung for its upcoming smartphone. This sensor is tipped to have a three-wafer design with advantages over the existing sensor in the iPhone 15 series.

Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin, Ether Prices Drop as Cryptocurrencies Continue to Be Volatile

The overall crypto market cap dipped by 2.76 percent in the last 24 hours. Bitcoin and Ether are reeling under losses after the US job openings data showed a rise since May. While BTC, as per analysts, could still see some price dips, ETH could rise in price if the US approves more ETH ETFs in the coming days.

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold May Support Improved Split-Screen Mode: Report

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is likely to launch with display upgrades over the Pixel Fold, Google's first-ever foldable smartphone, which was unveiled in May 2023. A new report suggests that the rumoured foldable device may arrive with improvements to the split-screen mode. It is also expected to get upgraded resolutions over the existing model.

Airtel vs Jio vs Vi: Best Prepaid Plans With Up to 365 Days Validity After Latest Price Hike

Airtel, Reliance Jio, and Vodafone Idea have increased the prices of their prepaid plans in India. The new prepaid plans from the operators will go live on July 3. So, if you are wondering which operator offers better pricing and benefits for different validity recharge plans, you should check out this article.

A.I. Begins Ushering In an Age of Killer Robots

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Amazon Prime Day Sale 2024 India Dates Announced: Bank Offers, Deals Revealed

Amazon's biggest sale event of the year — Amazon Prime Day 2024 — will take place in the third week of July. It will begin 12:00am on Saturday, July 20 and end at 11:00pm July 21 Sunday. The two-day online sale will be exclusive to Amazon Prime members and it will bring discounts on categories ranging from consumer tech to home goods to fashion, apparel and beyond...

Samsung SmartThings Energy Flex Connect Programme With Energy Consumption Management Launched

Samsung announced the launch of a new demand response program called SmartThings Energy Flex Connect on Monday. With this initiative, users can enroll their devices to automate the management of energy consumption and earn Samsung Reward Points, especially during scenarios when there is a peak power demand.

Apple Intelligence to Offer Google Gemini AI Integration Alongside ChatGPT on iOS 18: Report

Apple might integrate Google’s Gemini into the iPhone when Apple Intelligence rolls out later this year, as per a report. At the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024, the Cupertino-based tech giant announced its partnership with OpenAI which will see the integration of ChatGPT, the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, into the iPhone's operating system.

iOS 17.6 Developer Beta 2 Update for iPhone With ‘Catch Up’ Feature Rolls Out to Beta Testers

iOS 17.6 Developer Beta 2 update for iPhone has been rolled out to beta testers by Apple. It builds upon the first developer beta which was rolled out last week, alongside the iOS 18 Developer Beta 2. While it does not offer many new features, the update is said to improve overall performance and enhance stability.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 7, Galaxy Watch Ultra European Pricing and Detailed Specifications Leaked Ahead of Debut

Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 and Galaxy Watch Ultra are expected to be among the many products to be announced at the Galaxy Unpacked event. A new leak revealed the European prices and specifications of Galaxy Watch 7 and Galaxy Watch Ultra just days before the formal debut. The Galaxy Watch 7 is said to come in two sizes — 40mm and 44mm. Meanwhile, the Galaxy Watch Ultra...

Realme GT 6 Launch Date Set for July 9; Rear Camera Module Design Teased

Realme GT 6 is set to be unveiled in China later this month. The company has previously revealed the front panel design of the upcoming handset and teased some of its key features. Now Realme has announced the launch date of the phone and teased the design of the rear camera module in the poster.

Sharmajee Ki Beti Review: A Tender Portrayal of Womanhood, Held Back by Cliches

Despite its flaws, Sharmajee Ki Beti deserves attention for its beautiful attempt to shed light on the various challenges of womanhood and spark essential conversations. The heartfelt messages and authentic representation make it a good cinematic piece for introspection.

Realme 13 Pro 5G Series With Professional AI Camera to Launch in India Soon; Design Teased

Realme 13 Pro 5G series will soon be unveiled in India. The company has confirmed the launch of the lineup in the country. It has also teased the design of one of the upcoming handsets. However, Realme has not yet announced a launch timeline or revealed any key specifications of the series. The series is expected to succeed the Realme 12 Pro lineup, which was introduc...